Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Pinetown district. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

706

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 72 matric candidates from Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	68	46	67.6%
2024	67	61	91.0%
2025	72	72	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412215.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	11	7	63.6%
Mathematical Literacy	56	53	94.6%
Physical Sciences	8	4	50.0%
Life Sciences	8	5	62.5%
Accounting	26	19	73.1%
Business Studies	45	44	97.8%
Economics	26	24	92.3%
Geography	23	20	87.0%
History	34	34	100.0%
English First Additional Language	68	68	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's 100%.
Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 706; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's 706; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 706; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's 100%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Qiniselani Manyuswa, Emondinikwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3660
Postal: P.o.box 14148, Bothashill, 3660
Telephone: 074 368 1578
Email: mnomiyar@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500306360

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School directly, on 074 368 1578 or by email at mnomiyar@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?

On the numbers that are published, Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.

How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.

How big are the classes at Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School reported 706 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

No. Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 67.6% in 2023.

Is Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Maqhutshana Junior Secondary School?

You can call 074 368 1578 or email mnomiyar@gmail.com. It is located at Qiniselani Manyuswa, Emondinikwanyuswa, Hillcrest, 3660.